[SOLVED] CPU upgrade for this rig, and would it be worthwhile ?

[jjscruff]

Current setup is:

Ryzen 5 1600
16gb ram
Radeon 5600xt
ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming

Can i put a new processor in here that will make a substantial difference for gaming?
and if so which ones?
thnx

 

[MeanMachine41]

Current setup is:

Ryzen 5 1600
16gb ram
Radeon 5600xt
ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming

Can i put a new processor in here that will make a substantial difference for gaming?
and if so which ones?
thnx

It certainly would be worthwhile to upgrade.
Here is a list of compatible CPUs for ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu/?compatible_with=ZHyxFT

Choice depends on your budget and what you do with your PC?

I personally like an overclockable 8 core processor the Ryzen 7 3800x would suit my needs as an enthusiast.

 

[jjscruff]

Thanks for that
I did see that website but i wasn't sure if it was reliable since it listed so many CPUs
can all those really work with that board?

 

[Third-Eye]

@jjscruff
You could install up to a Ryzen 3000 series CPU on your B350 motherboard after updating the bios and gain maybe 20-30% more performance depending on the game. Upgrading the CPU and maybe your ram could get you up to 40% more performance depending on the speed and timing of the ram you have now.

You might want to upgrade the GPU first if you plan to play at higher than 1080p resolution, because when you move up to 1440p or higher, the CPU doesn't matter as much as the GPU.

 

[MeanMachine41]

Thanks for that
I did see that website but i wasn't sure if it was reliable since it listed so many CPUs
can all those really work with that board?

Yes however you will need to update your Bios and consider any bottleneck with your GPU

 

[jjscruff]

i checked out this video and the difference after a CPU upgrade wasn't significant

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGtXfLWXQ34&t=547s


So maybe i'll leave it for now
shame the 5600xt as a pretty new card can be a bottleneck when it cost £250

 

[M.AGamer]

Current setup is:

Ryzen 5 1600
16gb ram
Radeon 5600xt
ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming

Can i put a new processor in here that will make a substantial difference for gaming?
and if so which ones?
thnx

If i were you i would wait the next gen at least and if the gaming is the only thing you do then i see no reason to upgrade for now